Taiwan: Power Outage Hits Songshan Airport and Zhongshan District

On Monday, December 1, sudden power outages struck Songshan Airport and parts of Zhongshan District in Taipei. At the airport, the international terminal lost power at 1:36 PM, but backup generators kept check-in and customs operations running. Some escalators and VIP lounge lighting were briefly affected. Taipower confirmed a disconnected feeder line caused the outage, which was fully restored by 2:48 PM. No flights were disrupted. In Zhongshan District, residents experienced both power and internet outages, affecting 4,698 users. Social media users shared reactions highlighting the sudden disruption and inconvenience.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Japanese actor Takuya Kimura arrives at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Crowds of fans greet Japanese actress Takuya Kimura at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Japanese actor Takuya Kimura arrives at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Japanese actor Takuya Kimura arrives at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Japanese actor Takuya Kimura arrives at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Crowds of fans greet Japanese actress Takuya Kimura at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Japanese actor Takuya Kimura arrives at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Japanese actor Takuya Kimura arrives at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Japanese actor Takuya Kimura arrives at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Japanese actor Takuya Kimura arrives at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Japanese actor Takuya Kimura arrives at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Japanese actor Takuya Kimura arrives at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Japanese actor Takuya Kimura arrives at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Japanese actor Takuya Kimura arrives at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

Japanese Actor Takuya Kimura Arrives at Taipei

TAIPEI, CHINA - APRIL 2, 2025 - Japanese actor Takuya Kimura arrives at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, China on April 2, 2025.

US: Winter Storm Causes Flight Disruptions At Indianapolis Airport

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, and strong winds, which led to the cancellation of more than 100 flights at Indianapolis International Airport.

US: Winter Storm Causes Flight Disruptions At Indianapolis Airport 2

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, and strong winds, which led to the cancellation of more than 100 flights at Indianapolis International Airport.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

Japanese Band Naniwadanshi

TAIPEI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 28, 2024 - Fans greet Japanese band Naniwadanshi at Taipei Songshan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan Province, China, November 28, 2024.

Taiwan: Multiple Dead After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 9

As of writing, at least 7 people died and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video taken at Taipei Songshan Airport shows the moment when the quake hit.

Former Japanese premier Aso in Taiwan

Former Japanese premier Aso in Taiwan

Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, currently vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, arrives at Taipei Songshan Airport in Taipei, Taiwan, on Aug. 7, 2023.

Former Japanese premier Aso in Taiwan

Former Japanese premier Aso in Taiwan

Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, currently vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, arrives at Taipei Songshan Airport in Taipei, Taiwan, on Aug. 7, 2023.

TransAsia aircraft crashes in northern Taiwan

TransAsia aircraft crashes in northern Taiwan

Rescue workers are searching for those missing on Feb. 4, 2015, as a TransAsia Airways aircraft crashed into a river in northern Taiwan after apparently losing speed while taking off from Taipei's Songshan Airport. The twin-engine short-haul plane had on board five crew members and 53 passengers, including four children.

1st independent Chinese tourists arrive in Taiwan

1st independent Chinese tourists arrive in Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Over 280 independent Chinese travelers are welcomed in a ceremony upon arrival at SongShan Airport in Taipei on June 28, 2011, after China lifted its ban on individual tourists visiting the island.

Taipei's Songshan-Haneda flights resume after 3 decades

Taipei's Songshan-Haneda flights resume after 3 decades

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan Premier Wu Den-yi (5th from R in rear row) and Japan's representative to Taiwan, Tadashi Imai (4th from R in rear row), attend a ceremony at Taipei's inner-city Songshan airport on Oct. 31, 2010, marking the resumption of flight services between Songshan and Tokyo's Haneda airport after almost 32 years.

Taiwan, Japan sign agreement linking airports

Taiwan, Japan sign agreement linking airports

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Reijiro Hattori (L), director of Japan's Interchange Association, and Peng Run-tzu, director of Taiwan's Association for East Asian Relations, shake hands at a hotel in Taipei on Dec. 11, 2009, after signing agreements to link up Taipei's Songshan airport and Tokyo's Haneda airport with four daily flights next year.

TransAsia aircraft crashes in northern Taiwan

TransAsia aircraft crashes in northern Taiwan

Rescue workers are searching for those missing on Feb. 4, 2015, as a TransAsia Airways aircraft crashed into a river in northern Taiwan after apparently losing speed while taking off from Taipei's Songshan Airport. The twin-engine short-haul plane had on board five crew members and 53 passengers, including four children. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

1st independent Chinese tourists arrive in Taiwan

1st independent Chinese tourists arrive in Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Over 280 independent Chinese travelers are welcomed in a ceremony upon arrival at SongShan Airport in Taipei on June 28, 2011, after China lifted its ban on individual tourists visiting the island. (Kyodo)

Taipei's Songshan-Haneda flights resume after 3 decades

Taipei's Songshan-Haneda flights resume after 3 decades

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan Premier Wu Den-yi (5th from R in rear row) and Japan's representative to Taiwan, Tadashi Imai (4th from R in rear row), attend a ceremony at Taipei's inner-city Songshan airport on Oct. 31, 2010, marking the resumption of flight services between Songshan and Tokyo's Haneda airport after almost 32 years. (Kyodo)

Taiwan, Japan sign agreement linking airports

Taiwan, Japan sign agreement linking airports

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Reijiro Hattori (L), director of Japan's Interchange Association, and Peng Run-tzu, director of Taiwan's Association for East Asian Relations, shake hands at a hotel in Taipei on Dec. 11, 2009, after signing agreements to link up Taipei's Songshan airport and Tokyo's Haneda airport with four daily flights next year. (Kyodo)